Unpacking "Drugs" (w/ Pete Holmes, Ari Shaffir, Neal Brennan, Dr Joe & More)
From Soul Boom by Rainn Wilson
April 20, 2026 · 1h 23m
About this episode
The episode explores the debate around psychedelics and their potential for healing and spiritual growth.
Are psychedelics & mind-altering substances like ayahuasca, DMT, psilocybin and ketamine a path to healing and spiritual awakening? Or a dangerous shortcut to enlightenment? Let's look back on how Neal Brennan, Pete Holmes, Reggie Watts, Josh Radnor, Arthur Brooks, and Dr. Joe Dispenza debate the benefits, risks, and meaning behind psychedelic experiences, from ego death to divine connection. We dig deep into consciousness, addiction, spirituality, and whether true transformation can come from a substance or must be earned through deeper inner work. ⏯️ SUBSCRIBE! 👕 MERCH OUT NOW! 📩 SUBSTACK! FOLLOW US! IG: 👉 http://instagram.com/soulboom TikTok: 👉 http://tiktok.com/@soulboom CONTACT US! Sponsor Soul Boom: advertise@companionarts.com Work with…
People in this episode
Host: Rainn Wilson
Guests: Pete Holmes, Ari Shaffir, Neal Brennan, Dr Joe Dispenza
Topics covered
- psychedelics
- spiritual awakening
- healing
- consciousness
- addiction
- transformation
Keywords
- psychedelics
- ayahuasca
- DMT
- psilocybin
- ketamine
- ego death
- divine connection
- spirituality
- transformation
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